PlainZIP

San Antonio, TX · standard

ZIP Code 78219

Bexar County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

15,225
427/sq mi
$52,094
Median income
$162,000
Median home value
13.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

San Antonio pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.

17th pct
household income, US ZIPs
31th pct
home value, US ZIPs
427
people per sq mi
54%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 78219 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 78219 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas, home to 15,225 residents across 35.6 square miles, a density of 427 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 78219 reports a modest median household income of $52,094 (31% below the Texas average), while per-capita income is $22,912. The poverty rate stands at 22.6% and the unemployment rate at 7.0%. On housing, the median home value is $162,000 (35% below the state average) with median rent at $1,213 per month, and 53.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 13.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.2, and the average commute is 26 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Bexar County, so you can benchmark 78219 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 78219

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in San Antonio, TX

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 78219.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 78219, San Antonio, TX · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

15,225

Population

35.6

Area (sq mi)

427

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 78219?

33.2

Median Age

49.2%

Male

50.8%

Female

18.9%

Foreign-Born

White 25.0%
African American 24.9%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 37.1%
Hispanic or Latino 57.3%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$52,094

Median Household Income

-31% vs state

$22,912

Per Capita Income

22.6%

Poverty Rate

7.0%

Unemployment Rate

26.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 78219 ranks nationally

San Antonio, TX household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$52,094 17th percentile higher than 17% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 45.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 13.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

6,782

Total Housing Units

6,033

Occupied Units

749

Vacant Units

2.97

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 53.9%
Renter 46.1%

$162,000

Median Home Value

-35% vs state

$1,213

Median Rent

1980

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 627 business establishments in ZIP 78219, employing approximately 20,054 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,282,287,000.

627

Businesses

20,054

Employees

$1.3B

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Wholesale trade 134 21.4%
Transportation and warehousing 84 13.4%
Accommodation and food services 65 10.4%
Construction 61 9.7%
Manufacturing 56 8.9%
Other services (except public administration) 52 8.3%
Retail trade 44 7.0%
Health care and social assistance 35 5.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing 33 5.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 21 3.4%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 15 2.4%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 7 1.1%
Management of companies and enterprises 6 1.0%
Information 4 0.6%
Finance and insurance 4 0.6%
Educational services 4 0.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 78219 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 78219 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 78219 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 78219 ranks #7 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
78220 San Antonio, TX 15,965 1.8 mi
78218 San Antonio, TX 31,917 3.5 mi
78244 San Antonio, TX 30,757 3.1 mi
78234 Jbsa Ft Sam Houston, TX 7,126 3.4 mi
78208 San Antonio, TX 3,736 4.3 mi
78222 San Antonio, TX 19,408 5.3 mi
78202 San Antonio, TX 11,691 4.5 mi
78215 San Antonio, TX 1,150 5.6 mi
78203 San Antonio, TX 6,099 4.7 mi
78239 San Antonio, TX 28,736 5.4 mi

More ZIP Codes in Bexar County

78228 standard
San Antonio, TX
Pop: 58,811
78245 standard
San Antonio, TX
Pop: 56,511
78207 standard
San Antonio, TX
Pop: 55,514
78250 standard
San Antonio, TX
Pop: 54,903
78240 standard
San Antonio, TX
Pop: 51,111
78223 standard
San Antonio, TX
Pop: 50,637

Related Areas

Bexar County San Antonio, TX Texas

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 78219 in? ▼
ZIP code 78219 (San Antonio) is located in Bexar County, Texas. Bexar County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/bexar-tx.
What is the population of ZIP code 78219? ▼
ZIP code 78219 in San Antonio, TX has a population of 15,225 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 78219? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 78219 is $52,094, which is 32% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 78219? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 78219 is $162,000, which is 42% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 78219? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 78219 is Two or More Ethnicities at 37.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 57.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 78219? ▼
ZIP code 78219 has 627 business establishments employing approximately 20,054 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 78219? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 78219 are: Wholesale trade (134), Transportation and warehousing (84), Accommodation and food services (65). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 78219? ▼
In ZIP code 78219, 45.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 13.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 78219? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 78219 is 26.2 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 78219? ▼
In ZIP code 78219, approximately 53.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 46.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 78219? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 78219 is 22.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.